Monthly Archives: July 2005

The wrong way to stage an anti-war protest

Posted on July 23, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Five members of the Tucson Raging Grannies face trespassing charges after entering an Army recruitment center saying they want to enlist and replace their grandchildren in Iraq. Continue reading →

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Naked tickler strikes again

Posted on July 23, 2005 by Michael Hampton

The naked tickler has been breaking into Florida residents’ houses and tickling women’s feet as they sleep. Police “don’t have a lot to go on.” Continue reading →

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Alcohol, fireworks and anus don't mix

Posted on July 22, 2005 by Michael Hampton

This guy in Memphis, Tenn., stuck a lit firework between his butt cheeks and waited for it to go off… Continue reading →

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Naked man carjacked police cruiser, rammed bus, shot dead

Posted on July 21, 2005 by Michael Hampton

In Center City, Pa., on Tuesday, a naked man tried to steal a police officer’s cruiser — with the officer still inside. Wrestling for control of the car, it crashed into another car and then into a bus. When the man grabbed for the officer’s gun, the officer shot him dead. Continue reading →

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Teaching Ebonics in school?

Posted on July 20, 2005 by Michael Hampton

An initiative in San Bernardino County aims to bring Ebonics into the classroom. The pilot program will teach second, fourth and seventh grade students about black history and culture. Continue reading →

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Having sex with a horse can kill you

Posted on July 19, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Police haven’t released the name of today’s Stupid Person of the Day, but he got himself killed by allowing a horse to have sex with him on a farm in Enumclaw, Wash. Continue reading →

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Girl charged with assault for defending herself from bullies

Posted on July 18, 2005 by Michael Hampton

In Fresno, Calif., on April 29, 11 year old Maribel Cuevas was being harassed by some schoolyard bullies throwing water balloons and rocks at her. She threw a rock back at one of them, and now faces charges of felony assault. Continue reading →

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Eliminating stupidity: Your thoughts

Posted on July 18, 2005 by Michael Hampton

We see examples of stupidity all around us every day. From the driver who turns right from the left lane, to the waitress who can’t add or subtract, we are surrounded by it. As the premise of this site is to eradicate stupidity, I’d like to hear from you on how that might best be accomplished. Continue reading →

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Woman sentenced to three years for harassment campaign

Posted on July 17, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Kathryn Skinner, 40, of Exeter, U.K., has been sentenced to three years in prison for waging a campaign of terror on a six year old girl and her family. Continue reading →

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Teen who shot brother in head sentenced to boot camp

Posted on July 16, 2005 by Andy Skelton

Dustin Ford, 17, of St. Petersburg, Florida, is sentenced to a faith-based boot camp in the shooting of his brother. Continue reading →

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